The Michael S. Currier Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarships to low-income students from twelve New Mexico counties that are pursuing an
undergraduate degree and demonstrate exceptional talent, innovative thinking, and/or creativity in a specific field of study

The Michael S. Currier Scholarship Fund will award two scholarships per year up to $15,000.00 each (award amounts are determined according to education
costs and applicants' Student Aid Report)

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a current resident of Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Taos, Sandoval, San Juan, Colfax, Union, McKinley, San Miguel, Harding, Los Alamos or Mora County

Must be a graduating high school senior or recent recipient of a GED (within 24 months)

Must be a full-time student as defined by the educational institution the applicant is attending

Demonstrate exceptional skills, ability or talent in a chosen field of study

A $1,000.00 scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate Native American students pursuing Journalism, Broadcast Engineering, Broadcasting, Communications, Marketing, Management and Accounting degrees at an accredited College, University or accredited Specialty Broadcast School. A separate scholarship is available to participate in an Internship Program with Native Broadcast Enterprise for educational credit, upon approval by the student’s educational institution.

Incomplete applications will not be processed, so make sure to include all with your application:

Letter of Admission from an Accredited College, University, or Broadcast School.

One copy of unofficial school transcript(s) from all institutions attended.

Two letters of recommendation from academic advisor, counselor or a professional individual familiar with your background and skills. Letters should include (a) how long and in what capacity the reference has known the applicant; (b) description of applicant’s academic accomplishments, leadership qualities, and extracurricular activities.

Proof of enrollment of a federally-recognized Tribe or Nation (Certificate of Indian Blood or enrollment card).

Deadline: Postmarked or submitted by July 31, 2015 4:00pm MDST
Employees and immediate family members (spouse, children, siblings, step-family members) of
KTNN, KWRK and its Board of Directors are not eligible to apply.

RADS mission is to increase the number of students entering college to pursue a degree in the Associate of Science program offered at the UNM Gallup campus. Student will have the opportunity to be members of the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) and also provide scholarships, internships and conferences.

Requirements:

Must be full-time

Must maintain a 2.5 GPA

Must have completion of the College Success course offered at UNM-G with a B or better

Must be admitted into an Associate of Science program (specifically in the Pre-Engineering or Physical Science field).

This program was designed to assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families. The women may use the awards to offset any costs including books, child care and transportation.

The program begins on the club level, where award amounts vary. Club-level winners become eligible for region-level awards. Each year, three awards (one first-place $5,000.00 award and two $3,000.00 awards) are granted each of the Soroptimist's 29 regions. The first-place winner then becomes a candidate for one of three $10,000.00 finalist awards.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be female, head of household, with primary financial responsibility for supporting your family

Applicant must be attending, or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program

Applicant must have financial need

Applicant must be motivated to achieve educational and career goals

Applicant must reside in one of Soroptimist member countries and territories